Safe Thawing and Cooking of Poultry
Using safe thawing methods like refrigerator, cold water, and microwave helps prevent bacteria growth. Proper use of cooking thermometers ensures poultry is cooked to the correct temperature, eliminating risks. Thoroughly understanding the danger zone temperatures and doneness levels is crucial for food safety.
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Objectives 1. Identify safe thawing methods for poultry 2. Demonstrate the proper use of a cooking thermometer on poultry and poultry products.
Vocabulary Danger Zone: Between 40 F and 140 F where bacteria grows best Doneness: The degree of how completely cooked a dish is Food Thermometer: Special thermometer used to measure the temperature of food Calibrate: To adjust
Objective 1 Identify safe thawing methods for poultry. Refrigerator Safest way Safe and Slow Place in pan so juices do not drip Plan ahead Left on counter or sink food enters Danger Zone.
Objective 1 Cold Water Faster way to thaw, but precautions must be taken. Poultry needs to be in a leak proof bag when submerged cold water. Replace the water every 30 minutes until poultry is thawed.
Objective 1 The Microwave Very quick way to defrost, because of the defrost setting. The food will begin to cook, if foods are thawed in the microwave they need to be cooked immediately to prevent bacteria growth.
Objective 2 Demonstrate the proper use of a cooking thermometer on poultry and poultry products. Make sure the thermometer is reading correct temperatures. Directions of the thermometer will explain how to calibrate. Accuracy check, check the temperature of boiling water it should read 212 F.
Objective 2 Checking temperatures of poultry for doneness. Whole poultry- Insert thermometerinto the inner thigh near the breast but not touching the bone. Ground Poultry-Place the stem into the thickest part of the poultry dish. Casseroles containing poultry-The thermometer should be inserted into the thickest portion.
Summary Using safe thawing and defrosting methods prevents bacteria from spreading. Cooking thermometers ensures that we are keeping the food out of the danger zone and is checking doneness.
